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Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Obama’s health care overhaul, which means requiring people to have health insurance violates the constitution. GOP Candidate Mitt Romney is vowing to repeal the law if elected. But for now, the Supreme Court’s decision could benefit people with low to middle class incomes who do not get health benefits through an employer, as well as people with pre-existing health conditions. This expansion of health care coverage to tens of millions of people is scheduled to begin in 18 months.

Today the Hunger Task Force is inviting the public to a tour of its sort room and warehouse plus a presentation of the “K’s for a Cause” t-shirt to Brewers Pitcher Yovani Gallardo. This is the fifth year the task force has been the beneficiary for K’s for a Cause. Throughout the season, Foley and Lardner partners, associates and staff donate a set amount to the program for every strikeout recorded by Yovani at Miller Park. Strikeouts are then highlight on the “K board” in right field. Today’s tour is from noon to 1.

With Summerfest here, the Milwaukee County Transit System is encouraging fest goers to take the bus. Transit officials say there’s several ways to get to the big gig, including Freeway Flyer buses as well as downtown shuttles. The downtown shuttle operates from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. every day throughout the fest, with the bus service running every 7 to 10 minutes. Buses operate in both directions along Wisconsin Avenue. There’s also Freeway Flyer service, which operates from 10 park-ride lots to Summerfest’s Main Gate.

The Northwestern Mutual Foundation has awarded $640,000 to 20 southeastern Wisconsin nonprofits that provide services to people in need. The foundation said the money is going to programs that address the greatest, most critical community needs. Some local-area grant recipients include Guest House of Milwaukee, Fondy Food Center, Milwaukee Rescue Mission and more. The foundation’s president, John Kordsmeier, said, “This is an opportunity for us to help families who are in need and searching for stability.”

Downtown Milwaukee is finding new, creative ways to revitalize Wisconsin Avenue and one such way is by transforming the former Grand Theatre’s Ticket Box into a Downtown Information Booth for visitors and newcomers. The new information center is now open and can be found on 214 West Wisconsin Avenue. The kiosk features the latest maps and information on arts and entertainment options throughout the city and is staffed by Milwaukee Downtown 62 hours a week. Executive Director of Downtown Milwaukee, Beth Nicols, said “We look forward to enhancing our guests’ experiences and are excited to play a role in the latest resurgence of West Wisconsin Avenue.”

This morning I had a great talk with the Wisconsin Foodie himself, Kyle Cherek. Farmers market season is upon us, and here in southeastern Wisconsin we have over 70 farmers market options. Kyle tells us more about the scene, and the...

The two-time Grammy Award-winning opera Elmer Gantry returns to the Florentine stage with a new cast, on the heels of critical acclaim and standing ovations at performances across the nation.
Based on the popular Sinclair Lewis novel, this...

We had a very special treat this morning on 88NINE. Darryl McDaniel, better known as DMC of the legendary hip hop group Run DMC was on the phone this morning with Jordan. He is in Milwaukee for the Buck's Sneaker Summit. On Saturday,...